Bay Lake Tower Main Lobby Debuts a Fresh New Look at Contemporary Resort

Sleek Contemporary Resort lobby with curved sofas, round tables, and Bay Lake Tower views—quintessential Disney resort elegance.

The year-plus refurbishment of Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World is continuing apace. Come with us as we check out the renovated main lobby and Community Hall. Bay Lake Tower Lobby The refreshed lobby maintains the mid-century details of the resort but with a modern feel. The large front windows … Read more

Two New Walt Disney World-Inspired Caps Now Available

Two Walt Disney World caps: tan/blue says "The Most Magical Florida," tan/green says "Magic Crew." No castles pictured here.

Two new caps are available at Walt Disney World for fans of the parks and all things magical. Magic Crew Cap – $29.99 This cap is white with green text and matching bill. The embroidered text reads “magic crew” in cursive with a Mickey icon in the middle. Just below the text is a checkered … Read more

Chocolate Treats in New Story Book Keepsake Tins at Disney World

Two hands hold Disney Parks Story Book Souvenir Tins for "Snow White" and "The Princess and the Frog," filled with chocolates.

Looking for a snack that could also double as a keepsake? Look no further than these chocolate treats that come in Disney Princess storybook tins. Snow White Storybook Tin – $12.99 The Snow White storybook contains six Milk Chocolate Black Cherry Truffles in a keepsake tin that is designed to look just like the Snow … Read more

2026 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Dates Announced: Daily Recap (10/21/25)

Disney Parks collage: Mouse ears, animated duo, tacos, orange drink, sneakers at EPCOT Festival of the Arts 2026; no castle shown.

We get a first look at new Disney short film Versa, some new Animal Kingdom food tastes suspiciously Tropical Americas-adjacent, and Brooks unveils their latest runDisney design — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Walt Disney World EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort … Read more

Lazy River Confirmed by Aerial Photos of Disney Lakeshore Lodge

Aerial view of a large building under construction near a lake at a Disney park, with roads and parked vehicles, no castle visible.

The latest aerial photos of Disney Lakeshore Lodge under construction at Walt Disney World seem to confirm the new Disney Vacation Club resort will have a lazy river. Disney Lakeshore Lodge Lazy River Aerial photographer bioreconstruct shared these photos on X. The resort is under construction on the former River Country site next to Fort … Read more

Goodbye Terminals A, B, and C at MCO: Daily Recap (10/20/25)

Daily Recap collage: Orlando International Airport (MCO), Soarin' Across America logo, Fourth of July fireworks at Magic Kingdom, and a non-functioning wait time sign at Walt Disney World.

We’re going Soarin’ Across America next year, Fourth of July will be a three-day holiday at Disneyland and Magic Kingdom, and technical issues hit Walt Disney World — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, October 20, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more

‘Wishes!’ Walt Disney World T-Shirt Available

Beige T-shirt on a hanger with "Wishes!" in black text, displayed in a Disney park shop, reminiscent of fireworks shows at Magic Kingdom.

Wishes! Dream a dream! A new Walt Disney World T-shirt seems to reference former fireworks show Wishes: A Magical Gathering of Disney Dreams. Wishes! T-Shirt – $32.99 The T-shirt is a light beige color. “Wishes!” is in all lowercase letters on the chest. The silhouette of Cinderella Castle creates the “i” with its tallest tower. … Read more

AWS Outage Hits Walt Disney World Dining Reservation System

Two website downtime screens: one with desert-like scenery, the other with a cartoon dog, both feature AWS outage notes underneath.

UPDATE: As of 7:55pm ET, the dining reservation system is working again, although the “technical issues” banner is still displayed across the site. Tuesday’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage hit the Walt Disney World site in the afternoon, affecting dining reservations and other services. Walt Disney World Dining Reservations Down Currently, every page on the … Read more

Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Will Perform for All Magic Kingdom Guests

Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom glows by night, its grandeur unlike Sleeping Beauty Castle, as festive fireworks light the sky.

Walt Disney World confirmed today that Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks will be presented for all Magic Kingdom guests on select dates. Holiday Fireworks Schedule Changes As is tradition, the holiday schedule gets a shakeup following the final Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party of the year on December 21. WDWMagic posted the following upcoming fireworks schedule … Read more

In Case You Missed It: Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Converting to 2D at EPCOT

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Disney has announced that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will close for refurbishment next month, and the attraction will be converted to 2D. Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure To see all the new information we have on this upcoming change, read our full article on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure converting to 2D. You can also watch our complete ride video … Read more

Iridescent Sequin Loungefly Backpack Arrives at Disney World

A sparkly silver Disney backpack with mouse ears and a bow is showcased in a park store, colorful Disney apparel behind it.

An icy, shimmery new Loungefly mini backpack has arrived at Walt Disney World, ready for the winter season! Iridescent Loungefly Mini Backpack – $100 This Minnie ear Loungefly backpack has some icy vibes, not dissimilar to Elsa’s dress from Frozen 2. The body, side slip pockets, and straps are made of pleather with a silvery-white … Read more

CRISLU Jewelry Halloween Trunk Show This Weekend at Disney World

Left: Guests gather outside a Disney gift shop. Right: Walt Disney World sign promotes CRISLU Halloween Trunk Show, Oct 18-19.

This weekend, CRISLU collectors have a chance to meet the brand’s creative director and browse recently released pieces at a Halloween jewelry trunk show in Disney Springs. CRISLU Halloween Trunk Show Oct. 18-19 Details about the event were shared on the official CRISLU Instagram account: View this post on Instagram A post shared by CRISLU … Read more

Regular Tickets Sold Out for New Year’s Eve at Magic Kingdom

Vivid fireworks light up Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle, instantly recognizable by its blue turrets, as crowds watch below.

It’s going to be a busy New Year’s Eve in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, and all regular ticket types have already sold out for the day. New Year’s Eve at Magic Kingdom Tickets Sold Out When we checked the availability of Walt Disney World tickets for Magic Kingdom park on December 31, … Read more

First Night of Jollywood Nights 2025 Sold Out

A cheerful cartoon gingerbread man is projected onto a vibrant building at Jollywood Nights 2025, framed by Disney palm trees.

The first night of Jollywood Nights 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World has officially sold out. First Jollywood Nights Event Sold Out Tickets for Saturday, November 8, the first night of Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, have officially sold out. We confirmed this on the ticket purchase page for the … Read more

Ariel Meet & Greet Relocating at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A woman in a ruffled light blue dress stands on tiles at Hollywood Studios Ariel Meet & Greet, sunset and pillars behind her.

The live-action Ariel meet and greet is temporarily moving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a new location starting later this month. Live-Action Ariel Meet & Greet Relocating According to the Walt Disney World website for Meet Ariel at Walt Disney Presents, the Ariel meet and greet will be temporarily moving to a new location: Meet … Read more